Senior Operations Manager

Committed to Clients Needs and GoalsAchievement-oriented and accomplished construction professional since 1991. Proven ability to lead and manage project teams with concentration on team motivation. Extensive experience in creation of contract agreements, delegation of tasks, budgeting, negotiations and scheduling with concentrated efforts on detailed planning and reporting, quality control, timely close-out of projects and profitability.

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE / PROJECT MANAGEMENTCommitted to Clients Needs and GoalsAchievement-oriented and accomplished construction professional since 1991. Proven ability to lead and manage project teams with concentration on team motivation. Extensive experience in creation of contract agreements, delegation of tasks, budgeting, negotiations and scheduling with concentrated efforts on detailed planning and reporting, quality control, timely close-out of projects and profitability.

Professional Accountabilities and CompetenciesNelson Construction:Negotiate prices for all construction materials, labor and equipment, recognizing approximately $200,000 in annual savings for construction costs within an 18 month period. Responsible for an overall 6% savings in allotted budgets in 2008 through effective negotiation and purchasing efforts.Nelson Construction / DNR Group / Premier Custom Homes:Oversee professionals, including Site Supervisors, Project Managers, Project and Office Administrators, as well as Estimators in the planning, scheduling, engineering, subcontracting and completion of critical construction timelines, which includes actual erection, maintenance and repairs of designated structures. Hold qualifications meetings and interview potential subcontractors/vendors, ensuring required specifications are met. Coordinate and execute weekly onsite meetings with subcontractors, clients, architects and site supervisors, ensuring clients complete satisfaction and timely completion of projects. Outline detailed scopes of work; identify required components and subcontractor responsibilities, ensuring proper materials, as well as exactness and preciseness of dimensions. Create, maintain and update critical path comprehensive construction schedules and Request for Information (RFI) logs tracking change orders and progress; ensure time sensitive issues are addressed. Initiate vigorous follow up with architects and maintain constant communication with owner, ensuring proof of legal ramifications.

DNR Group of Companies, Inc., Staten Island, New YorkResidential/commercial contractor specializing in commercial projects and mid-rise residential ground-up constructionProject Manager - Reported to Owner05/2006 06/2007Assumed full responsibility for new business development, marketing, estimating, detailed proposals, contract negotiations and site walk throughs. Generated $350,000 in remodeling revenue within a one year period.

Selected Project Highlight:Jackies Department Store - $4.5 million ProjectCommunicated daily with architect, owner, site supervisor, subcontractors and vendors throughout the completion of this 30,000 square foot project. Project completed ahead of schedule, through the selection and utilization of reputable subcontractors.Premier Custom Homes, Staten Island, New YorkResidential/commercial contractor specializing in custom home building and remodelingVice President of Operations03/2001 03/2006Primarily responsible for the marketing and sale of new homes. Created bank loan budgets and coordinated with Accounting Department in the approval of change orders and invoices. Created estimates for general construction and remodeling projects, prepared detailed proposals, negotiated client contracts, created and updated construction schedules and reported changes to private investors.